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Linda Becker

Linda Becker

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Editor In Chief, LightSPEC

Chicago

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Total articles 175

  • What’s next for bottler Buffalo Rock?

    By Linda Becker Verified| Automatic Merchandiser / Vending Market Watch Verified Buffalo Rock Co., the Birmingham, Ala.-based Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler, sold its full-line vending operations to Canteen North America in April. All or parts of 10 of Buffalo Rock’s 14 franchise sales center locations will be added to Five Star Breaktime Solutions’ base of business. The remaining business will be split between associated local Canteen partners.

    By Linda Becker Verified · Automatic Merchandiser / Vending Market Watch

    Apr. 11, 2025

  • Bottler Buffalo Rock sells vending operations to Canteen

    By Linda Becker Verified| Automatic Merchandiser / Vending Market Watch Verified Buffalo Rock is the nation’s largest single-family, privately owned Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler and has been family-owned for nearly 125 years. Established as the Alabama Grocery Co. in 1901, Buffalo Rock released its flagship ginger ale in 1906 and opened its first full-scale bottling plant in 1922. Years later, the company added full-line vending and other food services to its portfolio, including its first micro market in 2012.

    By Linda Becker Verified · Automatic Merchandiser / Vending Market Watch

    Apr. 11, 2025

  • What’s next for bottler Buffalo Rock?

    By Linda Becker Verified| Automatic Merchandiser / Vending Market Watch Verified Buffalo Rock Co., the Birmingham, Ala.-based Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler, sold its full-line vending operations to Canteen North America in April. All or parts of 10 of Buffalo Rock’s 14 franchise sales center locations will be added to Five Star Breaktime Solutions’ base of business. The remaining business will be split between associated local Canteen partners.

    By Linda Becker Verified · Automatic Merchandiser / Vending Market Watch

    Apr. 11, 2025

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LightSPEC

Lightspec, LLC. is a leading company based in Rochester, New York, specializing in wholesale building materials, architecture, engineering, design, and construction. Established in 1992, it has become one of the most successful lighting sales agencies in Upstate New York. Under the leadership of President Steve Danzig, Lightspec has expanded its reach to include territories in parts of Canada, Ohio, and Kentucky. The company offers a range of services, including design assistance, technical consultation, marketing, project management, and sales advisory services. Lightspec represents over 150 top lighting manufacturers worldwide, providing a diverse selection of lighting products for architectural, commercial, industrial, and residential applications. With an annual revenue of $6 million and a dedicated team of approximately 60 employees, Lightspec is well-equipped to meet the lighting needs of various sectors, including residential, commercial, institutional, and public venues.

Chicago, United States

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